Data Center Cost and Controls Lead

Job Listing ID:

4498167

Job Title:

Data Center Cost and Controls Lead Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

05/23/2026

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Job Description We are seeking a strategic enterprise leader to stand up and mature the cost and controls governance function across OCI's global data center delivery portfolio. This role will establish the enterprise-level frameworks, standards, operating rhythms, and governance mechanisms that enable scalable, predictable, and transparent delivery execution across rapidly expanding construction programs. This leader will operate within the Chief of Staff organization and partner closely with Delivery, Operations, PMO, Finance, E2E, Procurement, Design, and Regional leadership to improve portfolio visibility, reporting consistency, escalation discipline, and operational predictability. Responsibilities Core Responsibilities Enterprise Cost & Controls Governance Define and implement enterprise-wide cost and controls governance standards across OCI construction programs Establish standardized frameworks for: cost reporting forecasting baseline management schedule governance change management escalation thresholds risk tracking Develop governance structures that improve delivery predictability, executive visibility, and operational accountability Portfolio Visibility & Executive Reporting Develop portfolio-level reporting frameworks and executive dashboards across regions and campuses Standardize KPI definitions, reporting structures, and performance measurement methodologies Consolidate enterprise-level trends, risks, variances, and forecasting insights for executive leadership Partner with Business Operations and PMO teams to reduce manual reporting burdens and improve data transparency Operational Standards & Process Maturity Drive consistency across programs through standardized project controls methodologies, templates, and operational expectations Establish scalable governance models supporting both current colo delivery and future ground-up construction programs Lead initiatives to improve controls maturity, forecasting accuracy, and execution discipline across the portfolio Develop standardized WBS/SOV structures and portfolio-level controls best practices Change Management & Escalation Frameworks Define enterprise change governance processes across schedule, scope, design, and cost impacts Establish escalation criteria, approval thresholds, and accountability models for critical delivery issues Partner cross-functionally to improve responsiveness and reduce friction during issue resolution Improve predictability by driving disciplined baseline management and change control practices Cross-Functional Alignment Partner closely with: Delivery Program / E2E PMO Finance Procurement Design & Engineering Long Range Planning Operations Ensure alignment between enterprise governance expectations and operational execution realities Identify systemic gaps, organizational inefficiencies, and recurring execution breakdowns across the business Automation & Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to automate reporting, forecasting, and controls processes Reduce manual reporting effort through process simplification and standardization Support development of scalable data and reporting infrastructure in partnership w...

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None

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